Recognition of Overseas Qualifications

(and AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS for Migration Purposes)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT for Assessment as a WELFARE WORKER (ASCO 2512-11)

EFFECTIVE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT WITH EFFECT FROM 01 February 2010

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IMPORTANT NOTICE IN RELATION TO EVIDENCE OF YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

(to be read in conjunction with the above)

THIS APPLIES TO ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT RECEIVED ON OR AFTER 01 February 2010

1. If you meet the “Transitional Arrangements” requirements you will need to provide certified copies of appropriate evidence to indicate that you signed an agreement before 31 July 2008 to study the AIWCW approved course in Australia.

2. If you are claiming an “Exemption” then you will need to provide a certified copy of your “bio” page from your Passport which indicates that the Passport was issued in Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America, Canada or New Zealand. If you are not the holder of a Passport from one of these countries, but have completed at least 10 years of formal schooling in one of these countries, you will need to provide substantiated and certified evidence of having completed this schooling in one of these countries.

3. If you do not come within the provisions of 1. or 2. above, then the following applies :-

(1) provide certified evidence of having met the requirement of at least a 7.0 for each language component (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in the IELTS testing system. (a certified - or original copy, of your IELTS Test Report would be appropriate evidence.)

(2) as indicated in the ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR WELFARE WORKERS the score of 7.0 for each language component (reading, writing, speaking and listening) may be obtained at any test session over a period of 12 months. This may apply even if scores in some components at a particular test are lower than 7.0. As soon as a score of 7.0 is obtained for all four components within a period of 12 months, these satisfactory scores are valid for a period of two years there after. (Note: if you have not achieved 7.0 in all four components 12 months after you achieved your first 7.0, then any result over 12 months old lapses and you will need to sit and obtain 7.0 for that component again.

(3) the IELTS test can be conducted in the general or academic form until 01 February 2012.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPICATION FOR ASSESSMENT UNLESS YOU CAN COMPLY WITH ONE OF THE THREE OPTIONS LISTED ABOVE. IF YOU DO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS DETERMINES THAT YOU DO NOT MEET THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT, YOUR ASSESSMENT WILL BE ISSUED AS “NOT SUITABLE” AND WE WILL BE UNABLE TO REFUND YOUR APPLICATION FEE. IF A “NOT SUITABLE” ASSESSMENT IS MADE YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAKE A NEW APPLICATION AND PAY ANOTHER ASSESSMENT FEE WHEN YOU CAN MEET THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT.

Because of the extraordinary increase in the number of applications received, they are currently taking up to 10 weeks for processing. Applications are being acknowledged with a File Reference Number within 7 working days of having been received in the mail.

Please do not call the office for the Reference Number until at least 14 days have expired from the time you posted your application.

To assist with the processing of your application would you please ensure that the application form (Form 1182) is correctly completed and all documentation is included – see further down this page for the basic attachments.

Please see further down this page for the basic attachments required for a Diploma awarded in Australia.

APPLICATION FORMS (All applications for Migration Purposes are to be on Form 1182)

Print and complete the forms, then forward them, along with supporting documentation, to the AIWCW:

Postal address: Courier address:

AIWCW Inc. National Office Room 3, Level 1
PO Box 42 247 Flinders Lane
FLINDERS LANE VIC 8009 MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Australia Australia

NON-AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS

Form 1182 - Assessment of Social Work and Welfare Work Qualifications (Overseas and/or Australian) for migration purposes

· Information

· Form 1182 (Acrobat format) – Please note the new Courier address above

AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS

Form 1183 - Assessment of Eligibility for Membership of the AIWCW (overseas qualifications only)

· Instructions

· Form 1183

Additional Information for use with both Forms 1182 and 1183

· AIWCW Core Competencies Requirements

BASIC ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED FOR A DIPLOMA AWARDED IN AUSTRALIA

- Application form (Form No. 1182) and payment. If paying by credit card please make sure that your card is valid, the information provided is correct and that you have AUD$500 in the account for the payment.

- Copy of Diploma

- Copy of Transcript of Results

- Letter from college indicating attendance

- Letter from college indicating completion/details of field placements

- Copy of Reflection Report on each field placement - if these do not include detailed information about what you actually did and how that work relates to the roles/responsibilities of a Welfare Worker then you should provide a report of at least 1000 words for each field placement detailing this information.

- Copies of similar documents for ALL other post-secondary or higher education qualifications whether obtained overseas or in Australia

- Only require marriage certificate if names on qualification documents are different to the name on your application for assessment

- Authorisation of Agent if you are submitting your application through an agent

Please click here for a very brief outline of the requirements for assessment. If you have any doubts or queries about whether you are eligible for assessment as a Welfare Worker please do not hesitate to get in touch (best by email – info@aiwcw.org.au ). Minimum information to provide:

- Exact title of qualification/s

- Number of full-time years taken to normally obtain the qualification

- Transcript of results (or a list of ALL the units/subjects completed in the qualification)

- Name of University/College (and country)

- Brief details of work experience.